Community Occupational Therapist for Children and Young People

19 hours ago


Chorley Lancashire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time €53,200

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit*
Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley and Oakfield House School, Preston
Hours: 4 days (30 hours per week) 8:30am -4:30pm – (3 days at Waterloo Lodge and 1 day at Oakfield House School.)
**Contract: Permanent, Term Time only. (41 weeks) - **There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.
Are you experienced, or have a keen interest, in working with the challenges associated with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complex needs? Do you want to help create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education and care for young people with SEN? The post holder will progress the OT specific therapeutic services where the needs of individuals vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmental trauma. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary, well-being and therapeutic services team which is required to meet the needs of the vulnerable people within our services. The team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other appropriate professionals and services. Location: : **Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley and Oakfield House School, Preston


For more information, please visit the company’s website:

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification
Sensory Integration training, preferably a minimum of level 3
Experience of working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults
Experience of lecturing/teaching/training
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work
You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
~ Life Assurance
~£2000 CPD allowance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
~ Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
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